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Steampunk HQ is New Zealand's premiere Steampunk experience. They feature retro-futuristic sci fi art, movies, sculpture, immersive light and sound experiences. http://steampunkoamaru.co.nz/
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Matsinger Berry Farm ...... About 10km down the road from the Pukeuri Junction, you'll see the signpost for the Matsinger Berry Farm- where you'll find a world of divine strawberries!
Matsinger Berry Farm
Matsinger Berry FarmLuscious Strawberries Bursting with FlavourWe start picking in November and fruit available until May.15k Oamaru 9494 Phone 431 7817 Matsinger Berry Farm: When travelling north of Oamaru, the turn-off to the Waitaki Valley is at Pukeuri. About 10kms along the road, you will see the signpost Matsinger Berry Farm. The family business began over 50 years ago when John Matsinger immigrated from Holland and discovered the wonderful Waitaki Valley. He soon saw its potential for growing delicious fruit. During the years, he grew apricots, raspberries and strawberries. His son Simon also worked in partnership with wife Leanne and their young family. Tragically, Simon passed away, and Leanne found herself having to learn to drive the tractor and run the business. Her decision to continue was largely due to being impressed by the children’s good health as a result of eating strawberries, and their enthusiasm to keep picking them - even as soon as they got off the school bus. Strawberries are now the main crop at Matsinger Berry Farm. They are known to be high in Vitamin C and Leanne supplies the district with orders for special occasions such as weddings and birthdays. Visitors are also welcome to buy wholesale at the packing shed. The season runs from November - May.
Run by Leanne and her family, the Matsinger Berry Farm offers you freshly picked strawberries, with fine skin and flavour that bursts into your mouth. If you have a birthday or special occasion coming up and are craving your favourite fruit, Leanne is more than happy to provide you with an order of delicious strawberries.Open from November all the way through to May, Leanne and her family welcome you to their farm!
Our trip and what we have discovered since ....
Matsingers Strawberry Farm .... Leanne
This doesn't look dodgy at all!!!!!!!
The strawberries were funny shaped.
Sarah enjoys a a juicy strawberry.
Whitestone Cheese Factory and Cheese Shop
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SteamPunk HQ - retro-futuristic sci fi art, movies, sculpture, immersive light and sound experiences
A train from hell burst into central Oamaru yesterday morning, stopping traffic at the south end of Thames St. The full-sized, 19-tonne diesel locomotive has been turned into a Steampunk creation, a massive attention-grabber for the "Steampunk: Tomorrow As It Used To Be" exhibition which opens today at the Forrester Gallery. Instigated by Brian de Geest, Jack Grenfell and Don Paterson - with help from Gillies Metaltech's Don Snow, the Alliance Group's Pukeuri works and other friends - the Steampunk creation was a well-kept secret, despite site preparations in front of the Forrester Gallery this week prompting all sorts of rumours. Even the laying of railway tracks on a huge mound of earth and the installation of battered crossing lights gave no hint to the size of the creation that appeared yesterday, which needed two cranes to hoist it into place. And Mr de Geest promised more surprises to come from the locomotive, especially at night. The idea evolved from "too much caffeine at Steam", an Oamaru cafe. Mr de Geest had bought the diesel locomotive and carriage from Glenavy, where it used to be a cafe. A Steampunk enthusiast, last year he created a futuristic tractor which, along with a giant motorbike, formed a display outside the Forrester Gallery at the inaugural Steampunk exhibition. Both of those attracted a lot of attention, and are now in the historic precinct. Developing the concept for the locomotive and then creating it started just after last year's exhibition. While its sheer size initially grabs attention, closer inspection reveals a myriad details and almost individual Steampunk creations that make up the whole. Rocks are to be added to give the impression the train is bursting out from the ground. The creation, which does not have a title, originated "from a bad place down there", creating the impression of a runaway from hell bursting from the ground. It will be on display for the exhibition until December "and possibly longer", he said. After that, Mr de Geest is not sure what will happen to the locomotive, but hopes it can find a permanent home somewhere in Oamaru or at the Steampunk Headquarters on Humber St.
This summer is going to be ''huge'' for Oamaru, Brian de Geest says ahead of the opening of his Steampunk-themed beachfront cafe development. Work to prepare the site of ''The Steampunk Cafe'' started in May 2013 and, all going well, it will be opened for business this Labour Weekend. ''The Steampunk Cafe'' has been built in the same site of an historic kiosk of the early 1900s in Oamaru's Friendly Bay. ''But this one just might blow a bit of smoke occasionally,'' building lessee Sally-Ann Donnelly said. The cafe will sell ice creams, milkshakes, fish and chips and burgers. The menu would also have ''a little bit of tradition'' with sandwiches as well as the inclusion of some ''funky'' salads. Mrs Donnelly said she hopes to have the cafe open between 10am and 7pm, seven days a week. The cafe, seating 20 to 30 people, will create at least four new jobs in Oamaru. She expected the building's rusted metal-looking exterior would ''fit into the area just fine''. Waitaki District Council owns the land, which was commercially leased to Mr de Geest in 2007 and his plans for building a cafe at the site gained resource consent in 2010. Mr de Geest, whose company de Geest Construction is constructing the building, said there was still a lot of work to be done before a Labour Weekend opening. This week, they were working on lining the interior. ''[But] it's going great,'' Mr de Geest said. ''It's looking awesome.'' ''It's exciting times for Friendly Bay ... it's going to be a huge summer for Oamaru.'' Mrs Donnelly expressed interest in the project before she took over the lease of the historic Criterion Hotel and went into partnership with Cristy Holding at Housekeepers Design, in the old Loan & Mercantile building. Mrs Donnelly also runs Portside Restaurant and owns Fat Sally's bar, which celebrated its 10th birthday on Sunday.
Food for fundraising and promotions
Many groups including schools, churches and charities, use food as a method of raising funds. Sausages, jams, chocolate and biscuits are popular foods sold for fundraising. Food Hygiene Regulations apply to food made and sold for fundraising.
Selling food for fundraising including sausage sizzles
If you are intending to sell food to raise money for charity you need to ensure your operation will comply with food safety and hygiene legislation and that the food is safe. Certain fundraising activities involving food may not have to meet all the registration requirements expected of food businesses; however, there may be local requirements, particularly concerning where food may be sold. Contact your local council to discuss what food you want to sell, where you want to sell it and the organisation you are raising money on behalf of. The Council’s Environmental Health Officer will be able to tell you whether you can go ahead with your fund-raiser and what requirements, such as a permit to sell the food, that the council may require. Hot tips for a safe and successful sausage sizzle (326 KB PDF)
What will the new Act mean for community events and fundraisers?
The Act provides a clear exemption to allow Kiwi traditions like sausage sizzles, home baking at school fairs, raffles and charity fundraisers to take place.
People selling food once a year, for example, at an annual cultural festival, are also exempt from operating under a Food Control Plan or a National Programme.
Our Mistletoe Martket Stall - too risky due to WEATHER , OTHER STALL COMMITMENTS, STUDENT AVAILABILITY, RISK FACTOR/ COMPETITION, STRESS FACTOR. We will stagger our sales here at school over three days in three groups.
WEEK 7
Mon
Tue 25th Nov Bake Sale Morning Tea ........ $2.00
Wed Science/Technology Project all day M1
Thur
Fri ... Kai Day Toffee Apple $3.00 /Drink after school Mistletoe Market on Saturday
Week 8
Mon
Tue 2nd Dec
Wed 3rd Dec Bacon Buttie/ Burger Day $4.00
Thur
Fri .... Kai Day
School Selling Groups Planning
How much will each item cost?
How many do you need to sell to break even?
How many do you need to sell to make a $100 profit?
How will you organise tasks?
How will you manage the time on the day?
- toffee apple lemon juice Friday ...... Samjhana, Iain, Hayden, Olivia
- bacon butty/ burger , lemon juice Wednesday lunch ...... Caleb, AJ, Jaimee, Tom, Christine
-Healthy Morning tea Wednesday bake sale ..... rice bubble slice (honey) , lemon juice .... Sarah, India, Ellen, Jacob, Sam, Kian
Our goal is to make $ 300 ...... $100 each group .... for our excursion to Oamaru Lemon Drink .... have had requests already Toffee Apples ..... Bake Sale We took $236.70Ingredients cost $ 96.04 Profit =
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Bake Sale = a huge success ... well done M1=
Planning was effective and choice of products to sell appealing to the age range of customers ( 5 yrs to .... lets say over 50 yrs!)
The weather was just right .... not too hot and not wet
We managed to get all products completed using a food safety plan and fresh ingredients
The displays looked great and the three stations prevented customers missing out or queues too long
Customers liked our products and the freshly made lemon drink was popular
We satisfied nearly everyone ... although the lemon tarts were a bit strong for the younger customers who wanted to change to a cheese scone
We achieved our goal of providing a healthy product for a fair price in a school setting.
We had a minor glitch when the young students dropped their money and it went under the decking .... next time we would not use the deck area to collect money
We covered our costs and made a profit ... super business planning team!!!
We made OVER our goal of $100
Our drinks were not priced fairly .... next time we would offer a $1 option and a $2 option that suited the $2 offer that day
The sweet food was more poplular than the savoury so next time we would offer just one savoury item.
Toffee Apple Sale
We took $248.00
Ingredients cost $56.86
Total profit = $191.24
GREAT SUCCESS Toffee Apple Team!
We were very fortunate to have been able to buy the apples on special so we made more profit
It was very good to have two different sized apples as the ones for the younger students were just right for them to manage
The first batch of toffee apples have worked out perfectly and the weather conditions are fine because we don't want high humidity
It was great to send the orders of 4 in a tray that was left over from the muffin sales.
Everyone that had a go at making a toffee apple did a really great job ... well done!
Points for improvement
The order forms needed to have the information of what room number the toffee apples were going to be delivered to - we had one misunderstanding where a tray of 4 apples got delivered to "Corbyn" .... but it was actually another Corbyn in a different room who missed out in the end.
Miss M should have been a bit more careful when pushing in the sticks so they didn't have to be made at the last minute! If you push the sticks through too far juice comes out of the apple and the toffee dissolves.
Only one batch of toffee got overcooked ... an important lesson learned .
More people from the Toffee Apple Team should have been around to help deliver the apples to the classes. Many thanks KIAN for stepping up and doing that for them!
Hello LynClaire has passed your email on to us at Havoc Farm. I thank you for your letter and interest in how we farm. It is great to hear the young people of today are being educated in the different types of farming styles. Due to time constraints at this time of year, bio security and Health & Safety we are unable to accommodate your request to visit our farm. We hope you and your class have a wonderful trip out and about. Enjoy. Regards Dee Hayes Havoc Enterprises Ltd Ph 03 689 5767
We can send Havoc Farm questions via email .... what are your questions? How difficult is it to set up a business with live stock?
Producers in the Twizel area ..... dairy farm , Meridian, Sheep farm ..... Salmon Farm ..... Honey Farm ...... Cheese Factory (Ben Ohau)
We're proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated, with a truly unique and fascinating back story. Our Franchised system and delivery service relates back to our kiwiana history. Read all about our origins in our History section.
Here at Mighty Mix we believe that optimum nutrition shouldn't come with an optimum price. Our holistic approach to dog nutrition, using natural ingredients, helps nourish the dog's immune system from the inside out.
Numeracy
Exploring the producer and consumer relationship
Purpose: The purpose of this unit is for students to make and implement a small business plan for a service or a product, and to explore the producer/consumer relationship, while keeping a close eye on a budget.
Description of mathematics:
Students in New Zealand live in a market economy and in a global world. Each student’s family will be affected in some way by economic factors that have a significant impact on the lives of the each family member. It is important that young people are given the opportunity to understand these economic influences, and to develop the knowledge and skills that best equip them become financially independent as they make their own way ‘marketplace’ in the future.
Mathematics and Statistics in the New Zealand Curriculum are underpinned by an understanding that: “To be numerate is to have the ability and inclination to use mathematics effectively - at home, at work and in the community.” (Numeracy Project Resource material)
At this level, students are building on their level 3 problem-solving skills that require them to apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division strategies to whole numbers and to decimal amounts. Students need to be strong multiplicative thinkers to solve problems in a practical way, as they manage the finances of a small business enterprise, including maintaining a cash flow balance sheet, and calculating interest payments, expenses, unit prices, and profit.
Investigating a local Business
TAS Social Studies : Producer Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
Year 7 Open ended questions for ….
Kai Time in Twizel Questions for the operator....
Tell me about how you got the idea for this food truck.
What responsibilities did you have to comply with?
How did you decide on what foods/products to sell?
What would I have to do if I wanted to start up a food truck in Twizel?
How self-sufficient are you or do you rely on buying products from other places?
How hard is it to keep to the health and Safety regulations?
What are the advantages of working in a mobile workshop?
An invitation from an Oamaru Business...
Steampunk HQ is a wonderful educational experience with a focus on art, creativity, recycling, digital & lighting technology. Your school pupils will get to experience our brand new Infinity Portal a futuristic high-tech mirror and lighting installation. The walls, ceiling and floor are all mirrored and a lattice of hundreds of multi coloured LED Pixel lights are suspended from the ceiling, playing light sequences that move and ripple through the space. It's an amazing experience!
I have received quite a few bookings from school groups for term 4 already. If you would like to secure a preferential day and time to visit Steampunk HQ I would encourage you to contact me soon and secure your booking.
Have a great term.
Kind Regards,
We read the article What is Money, which explained about why the kiwi bird is used on the $1.00 coin in New Zealand. HOMEWORK .... design a $500.00 note to be used in New Zealand.
AFTER 45 YEARS, BARKER’S OF GERALDINE IS STILL NESTLED AT THE FOOT OF THE SOUTHERN ALPS ON A CORNER OF THE FAMILY FARM. "WE MAKE JAMS, CHUTNEYS, FRUIT SYRUPS AND CONDIMENTS AND ALWAYS USE LOCAL PRODUCE WHENEVER POSSIBLE."
Term 3
Level 4 ... Understand how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons and that this has consequences for people "It's in their blood" .... "Its a family tradition that's been handed down through the ages".
SCOTLAND
My cousin Emma when she was touring Scotland wrote .... " Very special day at Eilean Donan castle......Mum recognized one of the caretakers had the "Mclennan" tartan on and because she is a Mclennan we were allowed to hold and photograph the sword used in Highlander!! Only us!!"
Anne Irving is a member of the Mackenzie Highland Pipe Band. She came to talk to us about how the bagpipes work.
One of the hardest things to do in the band is to march and play the pipes at the same time. We had a go at marching ... it wasn't easy ... especially when it came to turning around corners and keeping in formation!
The first Scots to set foot in New Zealand were among the crew of Captain Cook's ship Endeavour in 1769.
Approximately 20 per cent of the original European settler population of New Zealand came from Scotland, and the Scottish influence is still visible throughout the country.
Dunedin, the second largest city In the South Island of New Zealand, is Gaelic for Edinburgh and is known as the Edinburgh of the south. Dunedin is twinned with the Scottish capital city.
Dunedin's main rugby team is the Otago Highlanders, reflecting the city's Scottish roots.
Tartan Day in New Zealand is celebrated on July 1, the date of the 1792 repeal of the ban on wearing tartan.
At the time of the 2006 New Zealand census more than 15,000 people indicated they were Scottish and just over 29,000 residents stated they were born in Scotland.
The Otago Settlement, founded in 1848, was originally sponsored by the Free Church of Scotland after the arrival of two immigrant ships from Greenock on the Firth of Clyde.
Two counties in Otago are named after Scottish independence heroes Wallace and Bruce.
Four New Zealand Prime Ministers between 1844 and 1950 were born in Scotland.
Many New Zealanders have played rugby for Scotland, being dubbed ‘The Kilted Kiwis’, including John Leslie and his brother Martin, and the original ‘Kilted Kiwi’ Sean Lineen, who all qualified through their paternal grandfathers who were Scottish.
Scottish place names in New Zealand include Oban, Hamilton, and Napier.
The main streets of Invercargill, one of the most southern cities in the world, are named after Scottish rivers Dee, Don, Esk. Tay, and Spey.
For the day of the class party I would like to watch a movie called Brave.
It is a kids Scottish movie. It is really funny.
Here is a picture.
Here is the Movie trailer-Christine
tolled you
Clan Grant owns two castles, Grant Castle and Ballindalloch Castle, Clan Grant owned Urquhart Castle from 1509-1912, in 1912, Urquhart Castle got new ownership by it's district, the Inverness district and is now open to the public.
Urquhart Castle, it was partially destroyed in 1692 purposely to stop the Jacobites from using it
Ballindalloch Castle was burned and plundered by James Graham, the first Marquess of Montrose before it was restored in 1645. By General James Grant, of the American Wars Independence (whose ghost is said to be living in the Castle) and in 1850 by the Architect, Thomas Mackenzie., it has continuously been owned the Russell, MacPherson and Grant Clans and is now owned by The Grant Clan.
Ballindalloch Castle
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Here are some facts about Scotland that i found.
Scotland (/ˈskɒt.lənd/; Scots: [ˈskɔt.lənd]; Scottish Gaelic: Alba [ˈal̪ˠapə] ( listen)) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.[12][13][14] Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, Scotland shares a border with England to the south, and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean; with the North Sea to the east, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the south-west. In addition to the mainland, the country is made up of more than 790 islands,[15] including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides.
Edinburgh, the country's capital and second-largest city, was the hub of the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, which transformed Scotland into one of the commercial, intellectual, and industrial powerhouses of Europe. Glasgow, Scotland's largest city,[16] was once one of the world's leading industrial cities and now lies at the centre of the Greater Glasgow conurbation. Scottish waters consist of a large sector of the North Atlantic and the North Sea,[17] containing the largest oil reserves in the European Union. This has given Aberdeen, the third-largest city in Scotland, the title of Europe's oil capital.[18]
The Kingdom of Scotland emerged as an independent sovereign state in the Early Middle Ages and continued to exist until 1707. Having entered into a personal union with the kingdoms of England and Ireland following James VI's succession to the English and Irish thrones in 1603, Scotland subsequently entered into a political union with England on 1 May 1707 to create a single Kingdom of Great Britain.[19][20] This union resulted from the Treaty of Union agreed in 1706 and enacted by the twin Acts of Union passed by the Parliaments of both countries, despite popular opposition and anti-union riots in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and elsewhere.[21][22] Great Britain itself subsequently entered into a political union with Ireland on 1 January 1801 to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Scotland's legal system has remained separate from those of England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and Scotland constitutes a distinct jurisdiction in public and private law.[23] The continued existence of legal, educational and religious institutions distinct from those in the remainder of the UK have all contributed to the continuation of Scottish culture and national identity since the 1707 Union.[24] In 1999, a devolved legislature, the Scottish Parliament, was reconvened with authority over many areas of home affairs following a referendum in 1997. In May 2011, the Scottish National Party won an overall majority in the Scottish Parliament. As a result, a referendum on independence will take place on 18 September 2014.[25][26]
Scotland is a member nation of the British–Irish Council,[27] and the British–Irish Parliamentary Assembly and also participates within the Common Travel Area agreement.[28] Scotland is represented in the European Union and the European Parliament with six MEPs.[29]
here are some photos that i found This is as we all no the Scotich flagThis is the royal flag!!!!
Location of Scotland (dark green)– in Europe (green & dark grey)– in the United Kingdom (green)
This a map of Scotland
This is the song Miss Mclenan sings Alot its hard to get out of your head LITERALLY!!
BY Iain
How Scottish is Dunedin?
Scottish Settlers
The Scottish settlement story began when two of the founding fathers of Dunedin - Captain William Cargill and Reverend Thomas Burns broke away from the Church of Scotland to create their own church - The Free Church of Scotland.
Their goal was to create a Scottish religious community A New Edinburgh in New Zealand and Otago was chosen as the site.
Dunedin didn't become a totally religious community as people from other countries and religions also wanted to settle in the area.
However the 12,000 or so Scottish immigrants who arrived in the 1850s, helped to strengthen the Scots-Presbyterian character of the City.
By 1886 there were approximately 55,000 Scots estimated to be living in New Zealand.
Scottish Culture
Scottish settlers who came to Otago were mainly from the Lowlands but they bought with them the Highlanders love of kilts, pipes and games.
As a consequence pipe bands became a focal point of Scottish society in Dunedin along with Highland dancing.
The Caledonian Society of Otago was established in August 12th 1862 to promote Scottish literature, culture and sports.
The society went on to organise the first Highland Games in 1862 which included Highland dancing, marching, pipeband competitions, and tossing the caber.
These competition are still held today - 2010 is the 148th year of the games.
Dunedin - a city with its own style
Dunedin has many Scottish traits other than the performance of the haggis ceremony - fine golf courses, pipe bands, the finest range of malts and whiskies in New Zealand. Yet it is not a carbon copy of a Scottish city. It is rather a place where Scots came to start again and in interacting with a new environment, an indigenous people and other migrants from an overcrowded Europe, made a special city with a Scottish flavour all of its own.
Dunedin Tartan
The Dunedin Tartan was designed and first worn by Vilma Nelson. It was adopted by the Otago Scottish Heritage Council in 1988, and officially registered as the Dunedin District of New Zealand Tartan by the Scottish Tartan Society in Crieff, Perthsire. This is a body set up in the 1960s by Lord Lyon, Keeper of Arms, to sort out the squabbles arising over various tartans.
Robbie Burns
The wonderful literature and ritual associated with this ceremony has been adapted over the many years since the first Dunedin "Burns Supper" held some five years after the arrival of settlers in 1848. The Burns Club of Dunedin was founded in 1891.
The Dunedin Haggis Ceremony
Dunedin evolved its own Haggis Ceremony - one that suits our local way of doing things. It incorporates the colour of local Scotsmen, the skill of the local bagpipers, a haggis made of Otago lamb and good oatmeal, and the golden 'Usque Bae'. This last vital ingredient, the golden whisky, was made by Wilson Distillers in Dunedin until the distillery ceased operation. Leckie's Butchers in South Dunedin are renowned for fine haggis making. It is their haggis that is prepared at the venues - to be addressed then tasted.
M1 student justifications for travelling to Dunedin to see Larnach Castle
Kian ..... worthwhile experience so we can talk confidently about castles
Hayden .... I want to learn what castles are made of
Caleb .... I would like to learn what they used to stick the bricks together
Jacob ... there was no electricity, so how did they find oil?
Tom ..... it will be worthwhile because I want to see what it might be like to live in that era
Iain ..... because I want to see what it is like inside and see what living quarters are like
Olivia .... it will be worthwhile because I want to see all the rooms inside and see how everything works
Jaimee .... I think it will be great to go because I want to see what it feels like to live in a castle
Ellen .... I don't know a lot about Larnach Castle and I think it will be good to see if it is based on a Scottish Castle
Christine .... I want to see what different rooms they have and learn what kinds of things people did in those days
Sarah....... Did any famous people stay in there and are they doing upgrades?
India ..... I want to see how the rooms were heated .... I think it will feel cold
AJ ..... I want to find out how high and thick are the walls at Larnach Castle
Samjhana .... I want to know why castles have become such a famous landmark
Sam ....... I've never been or seen a castle before and so I think it will be a worthwhile experience for us.
Here is some information that I found about the history of Larnach Castle - Christine
History
19th century
The house was built between 1871 and 1887 as the residence of William Larnach, a prominent entrepreneur and politician in colonial New Zealand. The first architect was R.A. Lawson, who was also responsible for many other buildings in Dunedin. The resulting complex eventually contained 43 rooms and a ballroom and required a staff of 46 servants. The ballroom was built as a 21st birthday present for Larnach's favourite daughter Kate in 1887. Kate died at the age of 26 of typhoid, and her ghost is still reputed to haunt the ballroom. The ghost of Larnach's first wife, Eliza, is also said by some to haunt the castle. The building, which Larnach himself simply called "The Camp," did not ensure his happiness. After a series of personal and financial setbacks he committed suicide in New Zealand's Parliament Buildings in October 1898.
20th century
Following bitter legal battles over Larnach's will, Larnach Castle was sold in 1906. The place went through constant changes of ownership and usage, and after many years in which it fell into disrepair, it was bought by Barry and Margaret Barker in 1967 and has been restored. It affords spectacular views of the Otago Peninsula and Harbour and is 10 kilometres by road from the city centre. In 1985 it was used as a location for the filming of the TVNZ Dunedin production "Hanlon". The same year, it was used in the introductory scenes in the US-New Zealand film co-production, Shaker Run.
In 1994, a play about the Larnach family tragedies, titled "Larnach - Castle of Lies", was performed by Dunedin's Fortune Theatre before 100 invited guests in the castle ballroom.
"It was a night to remember. As the guests arrived a terrible storm blew up from nowhere. The smoke from the fires blew back down the chimneys so that you couldn't see - and your eyes hurt. Hail crashed on the iron roof so that you couldn't hear. Doors mysteriously opened by themselves and it got very cold. In the play - just as Larnach shot himself there was a blinding white light. Afterwards at supper people were talking about the lightning strike as Larnach held da gun to his head. I said `Oh no that was stage effects.' We asked the stage manager. He said `It was none of our doing, it was lightning.' I think that Larnach was present that night. He didn't like the play."
-- Margaret Barker (Co-owner)
21st century
Larnach Castle continues to be a significant tourist attraction in Dunedin. The owners have acquired another modern house nearby, whose design is a revived form of the city's Victorian tradition. The expanded complex successfully trades on the old building's reputation - a sign of its enduring interest. The building has been visited by paranormal investigators and featured on local New Zealand television shows such as ”Ghost Hunt” and ”Spookers” as well as international television shows such as the American ”Ghost Hunters International”. According to an article in the New Zealand Herald, as of November 2008, there had been close to 30 reported sightings of “cranky spirits”, “touches”, “pushing” and other “odd occurrences” at the castle.
Larnach Castle its going to be so cool - olivia
Larnach Castle at night
William Larnach and his family.
Larnach Castle
Discover New Zealand's only castle, built in 1871 by William Larnach, merchant baron and politician, still privately owned and cared for. Featuring magnificent architecture, superb craftsmanship, tragic and scandalous history and stunning panoramic tower views. Set on 35 acres - NZGT "Garden of International Significance". With its exciting, sometimes scandalous, sometimes tragic history, its magnificent carved ceilings, antiques and breathtaking views, Larnach Castle offers you a vision of the past and present. Today the Castle is the home of the Barker family, who have spent more than 40 years lovingly restoring the building and re-creating the beauty of the 35 acres of gardens and grounds. Cafe in the Ballroom provides great meals for FIT and groups. 'The perfect setting' for functions.
Here is some stuff I found out about Castle Grant- Tom
Castle Grant is the ancient, ancestral seat of the the Chiefs of the Grant Clan. There was an original fortification called "Ballachastell" meaning "Castle of the Pass" which was located about .25 miles south-east of the present castle, but the present location is on a slight rise called "Freuchie-hillock". Castle Grant was originally called "Freuchie", which means "Heathery Place", and the Chiefs of Grant were styled "of Freuchie" ("Grant of Freuchie") from roughly the late 15th century through the early 17th century. In the late 15th century the lands and Castle became part of the barony of Freuchie. Then, in 1694, by act of William and Mary of England, the lands and baronetcy of Freuchie were erected into the regality "of Grant". From that point the castle was renamed "Castle Grant" and the Chiefs were styled "of Grant" ("Grant of Grant" instead of "Grant of Freuchie").
In 1493 the Grant lands became the barony of Freuchie and Sir James Grant built a castle there in 1536. Originally called Castle Freuchie it was renamed Castle Grant at the end of the 17th century. The original Z-plan tower house was enlarged considerably in 1750 and later, creating the projecting lower wings and paved courtyard. Robert Burns visited Castle Grant in 1787. The Grants were elevated to the title of Earls of Seafield in 1811.
Castle Grant stands a mile north of Grantown-on-Spey and was the former seat of the Clan Grant chiefs of Strathspey in Highlands, Scotland. It was originally named Freuchie Castle but was renamed Grant in 1694
Were did Bagpipe's come from?
Bagpipes probably had their beginnings in ancient Egypt -where a simple chanter and drone were played together. In time probably they were attached to a bag, and a blow stem was added. It was most likely a rather crude instruments comprised of reeds stuck into a goatskin bag. As civilization spread throughout the Middle East and into the Mediterranean lands, the people brought along their music. Although the existence of the bagpipes before the first century is thought to be documented by the Greek playwright Aristophanes in his work, The Acharnians where he wrote, "You pipers who are here from Thebes, with bone pipes blow the posterior of a dog," there are no solid indications until the first century when a very famous piper came to rule Rome. Nero considered himself a good piper as well as many other things. He even had the bagpipes put on a coin. "They say he can.....play the autos both with his mouth and also with his armpit, a big bag being thrown under it, in order that he might escape the disfigurement of Athens," Dio Chrysostom wrote in 115 A.D.
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Who can find out the name for these?
They are called Tam O 'Shanter hats- Sarah-I think
Robert Burns
(Library of Congress photo)
In what way has he been part of sustaining Scottish Culture?
Burns Night -
Auld Lang Syne
One translation of the words "auld lang syne" is "times gone by." So when we sing this song, we are saying, "We'll drink a cup of kindness yet for times gone by," and is about remembering friends from the past and not letting them be forgotten.
In sentimental American movies, Robert Burns' Auld Lang Syne is sung by crowds at the big New Year Celebration . . . in Bangkok and Beijing it is so ubiquitous as a song of togetherness and sad farewells, they presume it must be an old Thai or Chinese folk song . . . while in France it is the song which eases the pain of parting with the hope that we will all see each other again Oui, nous nous reverrons, mes frères, ce n'est qu'un au revoir. Auld Lang Syne is one of Scotland's gifts to the world, recalling the love and kindness of days gone by, but in the communion of taking our neighbours' hands, it also gives us a sense of belonging and fellowship to take into the future.
New Year’s Eve wouldn’t be complete without the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” This song is known worldwide and has become a Jan. 1 tradition, as has the debate about what it means. Most people probably can’t tell you how to spell the name of the song, let alone what the lyrics are and what it’s all about.
Scotsman Robert Burns wrote the poem “Auld Lang Syne” in 1788, and the words were paired with the melody of a traditional folk song. It’s interesting to note that the song is not just for New Year’s; it’s also sung at funerals and graduations and for the closing of other events.
Rabbie Burns Night
it looks yum but when you see what its made of .... (◘_◘)
Suede, Haggis and Potato - a traditional Scottish Special Occasion Meal
From the National Library...
Thank you for your request for resources on the following: Scottish Culture, Farming in Scotland, Tourist Activities in Scotland today, Scottish Castles
A shape-shifting horse like water spirit said to haunt the rivers and streams of Scotland. Kelpies are said to have backward hooves and could change between horse and water. The Kelpie was also known to lure humans, especially children into the water to kill and eat them. It usually does this by encouraging children to ride on its back, where its skin becomes sticky - almost adhesive - and it then drags them to the bottom of the water to devour leaving only the heart or liver.
The Loch Ness Monster Nessie, also known as the Loch Ness Monster, lives in Scotland. There have been many sightings of it. With quite a few hoaxes, there become disbelievers. But with scientific evidence (see picture below), it's now wonder it's the world's most famous monster. Because of Nessie, Scotland has had many visitors. With the economy going up, the goveronment made it illegal to kill Nessie. But with many tourists, there come lake polution, and the few Nessies alive may die.
Loch Ness Monster no matter what you say she is here
Loch Ness Monster
SCOTLAND ....
What do we know already?
Loch Ness Monster
Haggis
Kilts
Castles
Bagpipes
Deer
Green Hills
Scottish Accent
Tartan
Whiskey
Scottish Games and this year the Commonwealth Games are being held there
Very picturesque
Porridge
Kin
Clans
Billy Connoly
Susan Boyle
Metal works
Time difference ... Merceedes lives in Scotland and at 4 in the morning here it is 6pm there
Shortbread
Scottish Baps
Scottish people are "tight with money"
They don't get on with the English
Andrew Murray is a famous Scottish tennis player
Rod Stewart is a singer from Scotland
Flag is blue with a white cross
Dragons and mythology
Its far away from New Zealand but there are lots of Scottish people now living in New Zealand
They ski in Scotland What do we want to know?
What is Scotland's National Anthem?
How many of us in this class will end up visiting Scotland in our lifetime?
How many of us have Scottish heritage?
Some Questions for Sheila Hughes
Shelia used to work in the Mackenzie Council and retired just last year so we would like to invite her in so we can ask her some questions ..... here are some we are thinking about asking her
have you ever eaten haggis ... what does it taste like
Yes - Vile - it is made from entrails, oatmeal and onions stuffed into a sheep's stomach.
What clan do you belong to ... do you have any of your clan tartan ... have you got your own kilt
The Hunter Clan. Yes it does have its own tartan and no I don't have a kilt but I have a Hunter Tartan Skirt and Stole.
What is your favourite memory of Scotland
All of it - especially bluebell woods.
Have you ever been inside a real castl
Yes. I worked in Tullialllan Castle which was The Scottish Police Collage. I also played in Huntingtower Castle, Perthshire.
Have you ever seen the Loch Ness Monster
No, but I had an aunt who saw it.
Do you have any relatives that fought during the Wales vs Scotland battle
No.
If I was to go to Scotland what are 5 things that I really should see
Holyrood House, Stirling Castle, the Royal Military Tatoo,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle,
When you were little, what games did you like to play The normal kids games -
Can you play the bagpipes
No, but my grandfather ran a pipe band and wrote pipe music which has been published.
We are going to write our our ideas for the Term 3 Social Studies Topic here so each of us will write our ideas for it and which ever idea M1 compromises with, that will be the Term 3 Social Studies Topic. Watch this space.
Wars- Tom
Birds- Tom
New stories on Living Heritage
Congratulations to these schools that have recently finished their websites! Northern suburbs, Wellington
What is the history of the Newlands and Johnsonville community in Wellington? Take a look at what Newlands College students have discovered. Personal migration stories
Welcome to their project about migration to New Zealand. Wellington High School year 9 students tell the stories of the journeys their ancestors took to New Zealand. Holy Cross reflections in Miramar
Join year 5 and 6 students at Holy Cross School, Miramar as they discover what is special about their school. Reflecting on their past has helped them to understand who they are and the special place meditation has in their lives.
Term 2
Understand that events have causes and effects. (Term 2 - NZ DISASTERS)
Your mission is to do a presentation for between 2 - 3 minutes on a NZ Disaster.
You have an open choice of HOW you will present your findings (Poster, Powerpoint, Speech, Booklet, Wiki Page, etc).
You will be trying to achieve SOLO RELATIONAL in your presentation (yes there will be facts, so how have those facts had an effect?)
This Term M1 Is doing a Study on New zealand Disasters towards the end of our "New Zealand disasters" we will be doing a presentation on a Disaster that we have Choosen i Have got the Kaimai Crash. _ Kian
Watch the Earthquake and Faultline Model - Caro Begg demonstrates how to make a simple mechanical model to simulate faults, earthquakes and aftershocks.
WAVE is a framework for work between the health and education sectors in South Canterbury. The staff based in Timaru support, co- ordinate and enhance health promotion activities within education settings, ranging from Early Childhood through to Tertiary providers. WAVE builds on the strengths of the Health Promoting Schools framework and incorporates the "Whole of Setting" approach. The aims of WAVE are to:
Support young people and their families in developing healthy behaviours
Support the development of sustainable approaches to promote the health and well-being of staff and students
Help raise pupil achievement in education
Work in collaboration with key partners and community groups to meet the needs of the settings
Reduce health inequalities
Support Maori cultural values and practices for improved outcomes for tamariki/children, rangatahi/youth and their whanau/family.
Social Studies at Level 4 - YEAR 7
Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to: • Understand how the ways in which leadership of groups is acquired and exercised have consequences for communities and societies. • Understand how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons and that this has consequences for people.
(Term 3 - SCOTLAND)
• Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and challenges for people, places, and environments. • Understand that events have causes and effects. (Term 2 - NZ DISASTERS)
• Understand how producers and consumers exercise their rights and meet their responsibilities. (Term 4 - Mistletoe Market) • Understand how formal and informal groups make decisions that impact on communities. (Term 1 - Twizel)
• Understand how people participate individually and collectively in response to community challenges.
Term 4
Level 4Understand how producers and consumers exercise their rights and meet their responsibilities
EOTC - producers in Oamaru ..... Whitestone Cheese Factory, Steampunk HQ , Matsinger Berry Farm
Fred decided to ask Dr. Peter Buck, an old family friend, for some advice. Dr. Buck gave Fred an idea that would change his life and the lives of people around the world.
"I think you should open a submarine sandwich shop," said Dr. Buck.
That night, Fred and Dr. Buck formed a partnership that would lead to the first SUBWAY® restaurant.
http://www.subway.co.nz/
Matsinger Berry Farm
Matsinger Berry FarmLuscious Strawberries Bursting with FlavourWe start picking in November and fruit available until May.15k Oamaru 9494
Phone 431 7817
Matsinger Berry Farm: When travelling north of Oamaru, the turn-off to the Waitaki Valley is at Pukeuri. About 10kms along the road, you will see the signpost Matsinger Berry Farm.
The family business began over 50 years ago when John Matsinger immigrated from Holland and discovered the wonderful Waitaki Valley. He soon saw its potential for growing delicious fruit.
During the years, he grew apricots, raspberries and strawberries. His son Simon also worked in partnership with wife Leanne and their young family. Tragically, Simon passed away, and Leanne found herself having to learn to drive the tractor and run the business.
Her decision to continue was largely due to being impressed by the children’s good health as a result of eating strawberries, and their enthusiasm to keep picking them - even as soon as they got off the school bus.
Strawberries are now the main crop at Matsinger Berry Farm. They are known to be high in Vitamin C and Leanne supplies the district with orders for special occasions such as weddings and birthdays. Visitors are also welcome to buy wholesale at the packing shed. The season runs from November - May.
Run by Leanne and her family, the Matsinger Berry Farm offers you freshly picked strawberries, with fine skin and flavour that bursts into your mouth. If you have a birthday or special occasion coming up and are craving your favourite fruit, Leanne is more than happy to provide you with an order of delicious strawberries.Open from November all the way through to May, Leanne and her family welcome you to their farm!
Our trip and what we have discovered since ....
Matsingers Strawberry Farm .... Leanne
Whitestone Cheese Factory and Cheese Shop
SteamPunk HQ - retro-futuristic sci fi art, movies, sculpture, immersive light and sound experiences
The full-sized, 19-tonne diesel locomotive has been turned into a Steampunk creation, a massive attention-grabber for the "Steampunk: Tomorrow As It Used To Be" exhibition which opens today at the Forrester Gallery.
Instigated by Brian de Geest, Jack Grenfell and Don Paterson - with help from Gillies Metaltech's Don Snow, the Alliance Group's Pukeuri works and other friends - the Steampunk creation was a well-kept secret, despite site preparations in front of the Forrester Gallery this week prompting all sorts of rumours.
Even the laying of railway tracks on a huge mound of earth and the installation of battered crossing lights gave no hint to the size of the creation that appeared yesterday, which needed two cranes to hoist it into place.
And Mr de Geest promised more surprises to come from the locomotive, especially at night.
The idea evolved from "too much caffeine at Steam", an Oamaru cafe. Mr de Geest had bought the diesel locomotive and carriage from Glenavy, where it used to be a cafe.
A Steampunk enthusiast, last year he created a futuristic tractor which, along with a giant motorbike, formed a display outside the Forrester Gallery at the inaugural Steampunk exhibition. Both of those attracted a lot of attention, and are now in the historic precinct.
Developing the concept for the locomotive and then creating it started just after last year's exhibition.
While its sheer size initially grabs attention, closer inspection reveals a myriad details and almost individual Steampunk creations that make up the whole.
Rocks are to be added to give the impression the train is bursting out from the ground.
The creation, which does not have a title, originated "from a bad place down there", creating the impression of a runaway from hell bursting from the ground. It will be on display for the exhibition until December "and possibly longer", he said.
After that, Mr de Geest is not sure what will happen to the locomotive, but hopes it can find a permanent home somewhere in Oamaru or at the Steampunk Headquarters on Humber St.
Work to prepare the site of ''The Steampunk Cafe'' started in May 2013 and, all going well, it will be opened for business this Labour Weekend.
''The Steampunk Cafe'' has been built in the same site of an historic kiosk of the early 1900s in Oamaru's Friendly Bay.
''But this one just might blow a bit of smoke occasionally,'' building lessee Sally-Ann Donnelly said.
The cafe will sell ice creams, milkshakes, fish and chips and burgers.
The menu would also have ''a little bit of tradition'' with sandwiches as well as the inclusion of some ''funky'' salads.
Mrs Donnelly said she hopes to have the cafe open between 10am and 7pm, seven days a week.
The cafe, seating 20 to 30 people, will create at least four new jobs in Oamaru.
She expected the building's rusted metal-looking exterior would ''fit into the area just fine''.
Waitaki District Council owns the land, which was commercially leased to Mr de Geest in 2007 and his plans for building a cafe at the site gained resource consent in 2010.
Mr de Geest, whose company de Geest Construction is constructing the building, said there was still a lot of work to be done before a Labour Weekend opening.
This week, they were working on lining the interior.
''[But] it's going great,'' Mr de Geest said.
''It's looking awesome.''
''It's exciting times for Friendly Bay ... it's going to be a huge summer for Oamaru.''
Mrs Donnelly expressed interest in the project before she took over the lease of the historic Criterion Hotel and went into partnership with Cristy Holding at Housekeepers Design, in the old Loan & Mercantile building.
Mrs Donnelly also runs Portside Restaurant and owns Fat Sally's bar, which celebrated its 10th birthday on Sunday.
Food for fundraising and promotions
Many groups including schools, churches and charities, use food as a method of raising funds. Sausages, jams, chocolate and biscuits are popular foods sold for fundraising. Food Hygiene Regulations apply to food made and sold for fundraising.Selling food for fundraising including sausage sizzles
If you are intending to sell food to raise money for charity you need to ensure your operation will comply with food safety and hygiene legislation and that the food is safe. Certain fundraising activities involving food may not have to meet all the registration requirements expected of food businesses; however, there may be local requirements, particularly concerning where food may be sold.Contact your local council to discuss what food you want to sell, where you want to sell it and the organisation you are raising money on behalf of. The Council’s Environmental Health Officer will be able to tell you whether you can go ahead with your fund-raiser and what requirements, such as a permit to sell the food, that the council may require.
Hot tips for a safe and successful sausage sizzle (326 KB PDF)
Selling food at fairs, markets and events
Food sold at markets, fairs, food fairs and other infrequent events is subject to the provisions of the Food Hygiene Regulations.Contact your local council to discuss the requirements for selling food at these types of event.
Food safety tips for selling food at occasional events (405 KB PDF)
Food safety tips for event organisers (302 KB PDF)
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http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/
Food Act 2014:
Community food, fundraisers and markets
What will the new Act mean for community events and fundraisers?
The Act provides a clear exemption to allow Kiwi traditions like sausage sizzles, home baking at school fairs, raffles and charity fundraisers to take place.People selling food once a year, for example, at an annual cultural festival, are also exempt from operating under a Food Control Plan or a National Programme.
Our Mistletoe Martket Stall - too risky due to WEATHER , OTHER STALL COMMITMENTS, STUDENT AVAILABILITY, RISK FACTOR/ COMPETITION, STRESS FACTOR. We will stagger our sales here at school over three days in three groups.
WEEK 7
Mon
Tue 25th Nov Bake Sale Morning Tea ........ $2.00
Wed Science/Technology Project all day M1
Thur
Fri ... Kai Day Toffee Apple $3.00 /Drink after school
Mistletoe Market on Saturday
Week 8
Mon
Tue 2nd Dec
Wed 3rd Dec Bacon Buttie/ Burger Day $4.00
Thur
Fri .... Kai Day
School Selling Groups
Planning
How much will each item cost?
How many do you need to sell to break even?
How many do you need to sell to make a $100 profit?
How will you organise tasks?
How will you manage the time on the day?
- toffee apple lemon juice Friday ...... Samjhana, Iain, Hayden, Olivia
- bacon butty/ burger , lemon juice Wednesday lunch ...... Caleb, AJ, Jaimee, Tom, Christine
-Healthy Morning tea Wednesday bake sale ..... rice bubble slice (honey) , lemon juice .... Sarah, India, Ellen, Jacob, Sam, Kian
Our goal is to make $ 300 ...... $100 each group .... for our excursion to Oamaru
Lemon Drink .... have had requests already
Toffee Apples .....
Bake Sale
We took $236.70Ingredients cost $ 96.04
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Bake Sale = a huge success ... well done M1=
Toffee Apple Sale
We took $248.00
Ingredients cost $56.86
Total profit = $191.24
Points for improvement
Havoc Farm <havocfarm@farmside.co.nz>
Hello LynClaire has passed your email on to us at Havoc Farm. I thank you for your letter and interest in how we farm. It is great to hear the young people of today are being educated in the different types of farming styles. Due to time constraints at this time of year, bio security and Health & Safety we are unable to accommodate your request to visit our farm. We hope you and your class have a wonderful trip out and about. Enjoy. Regards Dee Hayes Havoc Enterprises Ltd Ph 03 689 5767
We can send Havoc Farm questions via email .... what are your questions?
How difficult is it to set up a business with live stock?
Producers in the Twizel area ..... dairy farm , Meridian, Sheep farm ..... Salmon Farm ..... Honey Farm ...... Cheese Factory (Ben Ohau)
http://oamarunz.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/oamaru-is-for-gourmets/Customer Satisfaction .... is it important?
Find the FAQ (frequently asked questions) page on this site and learn about the kinds of responsibilities this company has to its clients.
http://mightymix.co.nz/Info+for+Mighty+Mix+Dog+Food+Customers/FAQ.html
We're proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated, with a truly unique and fascinating back story. Our Franchised system and delivery service relates back to our kiwiana history. Read all about our origins in our History section.
Here at Mighty Mix we believe that optimum nutrition shouldn't come with an optimum price. Our holistic approach to dog nutrition, using natural ingredients, helps nourish the dog's immune system from the inside out.
Numeracy
Exploring the producer and consumer relationship
Purpose: The purpose of this unit is for students to make and implement a small business plan for a service or a product, and to explore the producer/consumer relationship, while keeping a close eye on a budget.Description of mathematics:
Students in New Zealand live in a market economy and in a global world. Each student’s family will be affected in some way by economic factors that have a significant impact on the lives of the each family member. It is important that young people are given the opportunity to understand these economic influences, and to develop the knowledge and skills that best equip them become financially independent as they make their own way ‘marketplace’ in the future.
Mathematics and Statistics in the New Zealand Curriculum are underpinned by an understanding that: “To be numerate is to have the ability and inclination to use mathematics effectively - at home, at work and in the community.” (Numeracy Project Resource material)
At this level, students are building on their level 3 problem-solving skills that require them to apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division strategies to whole numbers and to decimal amounts. Students need to be strong multiplicative thinkers to solve problems in a practical way, as they manage the finances of a small business enterprise, including maintaining a cash flow balance sheet, and calculating interest payments, expenses, unit prices, and profit.
Investigating a local Business
TAS Social Studies : Producer Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
Year 7 Open ended questions for ….
Kai Time in Twizel
Questions for the operator....
Tell me about how you got the idea for this food truck.
What responsibilities did you have to comply with?
How did you decide on what foods/products to sell?
What would I have to do if I wanted to start up a food truck in Twizel?
How self-sufficient are you or do you rely on buying products from other places?
How hard is it to keep to the health and Safety regulations?
What are the advantages of working in a mobile workshop?
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Lemonade Stand
http://www.schooltimegames.com/Mathematics/LemonadeStand.htmlhttp://www.schooltimegames.com/Mathematics/CoffeeShop.html
What is your high score?
http://www.2dplay.com/hot-dog-bush/hot-dog-bush-play.htm
Here is a Producers and Consumers Game I found, it is called HotDog Bush- Hayden
An invitation from an Oamaru Business...
Steampunk HQ is a wonderful educational experience with a focus on art, creativity, recycling, digital & lighting technology. Your school pupils will get to experience our brand new Infinity Portal a futuristic high-tech mirror and lighting installation. The walls, ceiling and floor are all mirrored and a lattice of hundreds of multi coloured LED Pixel lights are suspended from the ceiling, playing light sequences that move and ripple through the space. It's an amazing experience!
Have a great term.
Kind Regards,
Jan
Jan Kennedy
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Money, Money, Money
http://www.kcc.org.nz/wild-things-118-bank-notesWe read the article What is Money, which explained about why the kiwi bird is used on the $1.00 coin in New Zealand.
HOMEWORK .... design a $500.00 note to be used in New Zealand.
Own own inquiry ... what kinds of items were used for money in the past?
What is the history of New Zealands currency?
http://www.rbnz.govt.nz/notes_and_coins/coins/0094086.html
A successful Business in Geraline
http://www.barkers.co.nz/
AFTER 45 YEARS, BARKER’S OF GERALDINE IS STILL NESTLED AT THE FOOT OF THE SOUTHERN ALPS ON A CORNER OF THE FAMILY FARM.
"WE MAKE JAMS, CHUTNEYS, FRUIT SYRUPS AND CONDIMENTS AND ALWAYS USE LOCAL PRODUCE WHENEVER POSSIBLE."
Term 3
Level 4 ...Understand how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons and that this has consequences for people
"It's in their blood" .... "Its a family tradition that's been handed down through the ages".
SCOTLAND
http://mackenziehpb.fairlienz.com/
Check out this idea!
http://platoflipbooks.co.nz/StAndrews/Cookbook2014/#1
Scottish influence in New Zealand
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/scots/page-9
http://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/exhibitions/thescots/
Did you know?
For the day of the class party I would like to watch a movie called Brave.
It is a kids Scottish movie. It is really funny.
Here is a picture.
Here is the Movie trailer-Christine
Clan Grant owns two castles, Grant Castle and Ballindalloch Castle, Clan Grant owned Urquhart Castle from 1509-1912, in 1912, Urquhart Castle got new ownership by it's district, the Inverness district and is now open to the public.
Ballindalloch Castle was burned and plundered by James Graham, the first Marquess of Montrose before it was restored in 1645. By General James Grant, of the American Wars Independence (whose ghost is said to be living in the Castle) and in 1850 by the Architect, Thomas Mackenzie., it has continuously been owned the Russell, MacPherson and Grant Clans and is now owned by The Grant Clan.
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Here are some facts about Scotland that i found.
Scotland (/ˈskɒt.lənd/; Scots: [ˈskɔt.lənd]; Scottish Gaelic: Alba [ˈal̪ˠapə] ( listen)) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.[12][13][14] Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, Scotland shares a border with England to the south, and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean; with the North Sea to the east, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the south-west. In addition to the mainland, the country is made up of more than 790 islands,[15] including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides.Edinburgh, the country's capital and second-largest city, was the hub of the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, which transformed Scotland into one of the commercial, intellectual, and industrial powerhouses of Europe. Glasgow, Scotland's largest city,[16] was once one of the world's leading industrial cities and now lies at the centre of the Greater Glasgow conurbation. Scottish waters consist of a large sector of the North Atlantic and the North Sea,[17] containing the largest oil reserves in the European Union. This has given Aberdeen, the third-largest city in Scotland, the title of Europe's oil capital.[18]
The Kingdom of Scotland emerged as an independent sovereign state in the Early Middle Ages and continued to exist until 1707. Having entered into a personal union with the kingdoms of England and Ireland following James VI's succession to the English and Irish thrones in 1603, Scotland subsequently entered into a political union with England on 1 May 1707 to create a single Kingdom of Great Britain.[19][20] This union resulted from the Treaty of Union agreed in 1706 and enacted by the twin Acts of Union passed by the Parliaments of both countries, despite popular opposition and anti-union riots in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and elsewhere.[21][22] Great Britain itself subsequently entered into a political union with Ireland on 1 January 1801 to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Scotland's legal system has remained separate from those of England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and Scotland constitutes a distinct jurisdiction in public and private law.[23] The continued existence of legal, educational and religious institutions distinct from those in the remainder of the UK have all contributed to the continuation of Scottish culture and national identity since the 1707 Union.[24] In 1999, a devolved legislature, the Scottish Parliament, was reconvened with authority over many areas of home affairs following a referendum in 1997. In May 2011, the Scottish National Party won an overall majority in the Scottish Parliament. As a result, a referendum on independence will take place on 18 September 2014.[25][26]
Scotland is a member nation of the British–Irish Council,[27] and the British–Irish Parliamentary Assembly and also participates within the Common Travel Area agreement.[28] Scotland is represented in the European Union and the European Parliament with six MEPs.[29]
here are some photos that i found
This a map of Scotland
BY Iain
How Scottish is Dunedin?
Scottish Settlers
The Scottish settlement story began when two of the founding fathers of Dunedin - Captain William Cargill and Reverend Thomas Burns broke away from the Church of Scotland to create their own church - The Free Church of Scotland.Their goal was to create a Scottish religious community A New Edinburgh in New Zealand and Otago was chosen as the site.
Dunedin didn't become a totally religious community as people from other countries and religions also wanted to settle in the area.
However the 12,000 or so Scottish immigrants who arrived in the 1850s, helped to strengthen the Scots-Presbyterian character of the City.
By 1886 there were approximately 55,000 Scots estimated to be living in New Zealand.
Scottish Culture
Scottish settlers who came to Otago were mainly from the Lowlands but they bought with them the Highlanders love of kilts, pipes and games.As a consequence pipe bands became a focal point of Scottish society in Dunedin along with Highland dancing.
The Caledonian Society of Otago was established in August 12th 1862 to promote Scottish literature, culture and sports.
The society went on to organise the first Highland Games in 1862 which included Highland dancing, marching, pipeband competitions, and tossing the caber.
These competition are still held today - 2010 is the 148th year of the games.
Dunedin - a city with its own style
Dunedin has many Scottish traits other than the performance of the haggis ceremony - fine golf courses, pipe bands, the finest range of malts and whiskies in New Zealand. Yet it is not a carbon copy of a Scottish city. It is rather a place where Scots came to start again and in interacting with a new environment, an indigenous people and other migrants from an overcrowded Europe, made a special city with a Scottish flavour all of its own.Dunedin Tartan
The Dunedin Tartan was designed and first worn by Vilma Nelson. It was adopted by the Otago Scottish Heritage Council in 1988, and officially registered as the Dunedin District of New Zealand Tartan by the Scottish Tartan Society in Crieff, Perthsire. This is a body set up in the 1960s by Lord Lyon, Keeper of Arms, to sort out the squabbles arising over various tartans.Robbie Burns
The wonderful literature and ritual associated with this ceremony has been adapted over the many years since the first Dunedin "Burns Supper" held some five years after the arrival of settlers in 1848. The Burns Club of Dunedin was founded in 1891.The Dunedin Haggis Ceremony
Dunedin evolved its own Haggis Ceremony - one that suits our local way of doing things. It incorporates the colour of local Scotsmen, the skill of the local bagpipers, a haggis made of Otago lamb and good oatmeal, and the golden 'Usque Bae'. This last vital ingredient, the golden whisky, was made by Wilson Distillers in Dunedin until the distillery ceased operation. Leckie's Butchers in South Dunedin are renowned for fine haggis making. It is their haggis that is prepared at the venues - to be addressed then tasted.M1 student justifications for travelling to Dunedin to see Larnach Castle
Kian ..... worthwhile experience so we can talk confidently about castles
Hayden .... I want to learn what castles are made of
Caleb .... I would like to learn what they used to stick the bricks together
Jacob ... there was no electricity, so how did they find oil?
Tom ..... it will be worthwhile because I want to see what it might be like to live in that era
Iain ..... because I want to see what it is like inside and see what living quarters are like
Olivia .... it will be worthwhile because I want to see all the rooms inside and see how everything works
Jaimee .... I think it will be great to go because I want to see what it feels like to live in a castle
Ellen .... I don't know a lot about Larnach Castle and I think it will be good to see if it is based on a Scottish Castle
Christine .... I want to see what different rooms they have and learn what kinds of things people did in those days
Sarah....... Did any famous people stay in there and are they doing upgrades?
India ..... I want to see how the rooms were heated .... I think it will feel cold
AJ ..... I want to find out how high and thick are the walls at Larnach Castle
Samjhana .... I want to know why castles have become such a famous landmark
Sam ....... I've never been or seen a castle before and so I think it will be a worthwhile experience for us.
What could we find out before we go?
http://www.larnachcastle.co.nz/Visitor-Information/Visit-the-Castle.aspx
Here is some information that I found about the history of Larnach Castle - Christine
History
19th century
The house was built between 1871 and 1887 as the residence of William Larnach, a prominent entrepreneur and politician in colonial New Zealand. The first architect was R.A. Lawson, who was also responsible for many other buildings in Dunedin. The resulting complex eventually contained 43 rooms and a ballroom and required a staff of 46 servants. The ballroom was built as a 21st birthday present for Larnach's favourite daughter Kate in 1887. Kate died at the age of 26 of typhoid, and her ghost is still reputed to haunt the ballroom. The ghost of Larnach's first wife, Eliza, is also said by some to haunt the castle. The building, which Larnach himself simply called "The Camp," did not ensure his happiness. After a series of personal and financial setbacks he committed suicide in New Zealand's Parliament Buildings in October 1898.20th century
Following bitter legal battles over Larnach's will, Larnach Castle was sold in 1906. The place went through constant changes of ownership and usage, and after many years in which it fell into disrepair, it was bought by Barry and Margaret Barker in 1967 and has been restored. It affords spectacular views of the Otago Peninsula and Harbour and is 10 kilometres by road from the city centre.In 1985 it was used as a location for the filming of the TVNZ Dunedin production "Hanlon". The same year, it was used in the introductory scenes in the US-New Zealand film co-production, Shaker Run.
In 1994, a play about the Larnach family tragedies, titled "Larnach - Castle of Lies", was performed by Dunedin's Fortune Theatre before 100 invited guests in the castle ballroom.
21st century
Larnach Castle continues to be a significant tourist attraction in Dunedin. The owners have acquired another modern house nearby, whose design is a revived form of the city's Victorian tradition. The expanded complex successfully trades on the old building's reputation - a sign of its enduring interest. The building has been visited by paranormal investigators and featured on local New Zealand television shows such as ”Ghost Hunt” and ”Spookers” as well as international television shows such as the American ”Ghost Hunters International”.According to an article in the New Zealand Herald, as of November 2008, there had been close to 30 reported sightings of “cranky spirits”, “touches”, “pushing” and other “odd occurrences” at the castle.
Larnach Castle
Discover New Zealand's only castle, built in 1871 by William Larnach, merchant baron and politician, still privately owned and cared for. Featuring magnificent architecture, superb craftsmanship, tragic and scandalous history and stunning panoramic tower views. Set on 35 acres - NZGT "Garden of International Significance". With its exciting, sometimes scandalous, sometimes tragic history, its magnificent carved ceilings, antiques and breathtaking views, Larnach Castle offers you a vision of the past and present. Today the Castle is the home of the Barker family, who have spent more than 40 years lovingly restoring the building and re-creating the beauty of the 35 acres of gardens and grounds. Cafe in the Ballroom provides great meals for FIT and groups. 'The perfect setting' for functions.
Here is some stuff I found out about Castle Grant- Tom
Castle Grant is the ancient, ancestral seat of the the Chiefs of the Grant Clan. There was an original fortification called "Ballachastell" meaning "Castle of the Pass" which was located about .25 miles south-east of the present castle, but the present location is on a slight rise called "Freuchie-hillock".
Castle Grant was originally called "Freuchie", which means "Heathery Place", and the Chiefs of Grant were styled "of Freuchie" ("Grant of Freuchie") from roughly the late 15th century through the early 17th century. In the late 15th century the lands and Castle became part of the barony of Freuchie.
Then, in 1694, by act of William and Mary of England, the lands and baronetcy of Freuchie were erected into the regality "of Grant". From that point the castle was renamed "Castle Grant" and the Chiefs were styled "of Grant" ("Grant of Grant" instead of "Grant of Freuchie").
In 1493 the Grant lands became the barony of Freuchie and Sir James Grant built a castle there in 1536. Originally called Castle Freuchie it was renamed Castle Grant at the end of the 17th century. The original Z-plan tower house was enlarged considerably in 1750 and later, creating the projecting lower wings and paved courtyard.
Robert Burns visited Castle Grant in 1787. The Grants were elevated to the title of Earls of Seafield in 1811.
Castle Grant stands a mile north of Grantown-on-Spey and was the former seat of the Clan Grant chiefs of Strathspey in Highlands, Scotland. It was originally named Freuchie Castle but was renamed Grant in 1694
Were did Bagpipe's come from?
Bagpipes probably had their beginnings in ancient Egypt -where a simple chanter and drone were played together. In time probably they were attached to a bag, and a blow stem was added. It was most likely a rather crude instruments comprised of reeds stuck into a goatskin bag. As civilization spread throughout the Middle East and into the Mediterranean lands, the people brought along their music. Although the existence of the bagpipes before the first century is thought to be documented by the Greek playwright Aristophanes in his work, The Acharnians where he wrote, "You pipers who are here from Thebes, with bone pipes blow the posterior of a dog," there are no solid indications until the first century when a very famous piper came to rule Rome. Nero considered himself a good piper as well as many other things. He even had the bagpipes put on a coin. "They say he can.....play the autos both with his mouth and also with his armpit, a big bag being thrown under it, in order that he might escape the disfigurement of Athens," Dio Chrysostom wrote in 115 A.D.:) :) :)
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Who can find out the name for these?
They are called Tam O 'Shanter hats- Sarah-I think
Robert Burns
In what way has he been part of sustaining Scottish Culture?
Auld Lang Syne
Scotsman Robert Burns wrote the poem “Auld Lang Syne” in 1788, and the words were paired with the melody of a traditional folk song. It’s interesting to note that the song is not just for New Year’s; it’s also sung at funerals and graduations and for the closing of other events.
Rabbie Burns Night
Caleb found this awesome web site about how Castles were actually used in battle. How is a castle taken over?
http://medieval-castles.org/index.php/attacking_a_castle
RESOURCES
THE WORLD FACT BOOK
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
FACT MONSTER
http://www.factmonster.com/countries.html
ANY QUESTIONS .CO.NZ
http://manyanswers.co.nz/topic-scotland-culture-1784.aspx
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
FAMOUS SCOTTISH PEOPLE
http://www.visitscotland.com/en-nz/about/ancestry/famous-scots/
From the National Library...
Thank you for your request for resources on the following:
Scottish Culture, Farming in Scotland, Tourist Activities in Scotland today, Scottish Castles
The following websites relate to this topic:
http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/world/scotland.html
http://www.bbc.com/news/scotland/
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/
http://www.scotland.org/
Regards,
Wayne Field
Mythology Creatures
KelpieThe Kelpie was also known to lure humans, especially children into the water to kill and eat them. It usually does this by encouraging children to ride on its back, where its skin becomes sticky - almost adhesive - and it then drags them to the bottom of the water to devour leaving only the heart or liver.
The Loch Ness Monster
Nessie, also known as the Loch Ness Monster, lives in Scotland. There have been many sightings of it. With quite a few hoaxes, there become disbelievers. But with scientific evidence (see picture below), it's now wonder it's the world's most famous monster. Because of Nessie, Scotland has had many visitors. With the economy going up, the goveronment made it illegal to kill Nessie. But with many tourists, there come lake polution, and the few Nessies alive may die.
SCOTLAND ....
What do we know already?Loch Ness Monster
Haggis
Kilts
Castles
Bagpipes
Deer
Green Hills
Scottish Accent
Tartan
Whiskey
Scottish Games and this year the Commonwealth Games are being held there
Very picturesque
Porridge
Kin
Clans
Billy Connoly
Susan Boyle
Metal works
Time difference ... Merceedes lives in Scotland and at 4 in the morning here it is 6pm there
Shortbread
Scottish Baps
Scottish people are "tight with money"
They don't get on with the English
Andrew Murray is a famous Scottish tennis player
Rod Stewart is a singer from Scotland
Flag is blue with a white cross
Dragons and mythology
Its far away from New Zealand but there are lots of Scottish people now living in New Zealand
They ski in Scotland
What do we want to know?
What is Scotland's National Anthem?
How many of us in this class will end up visiting Scotland in our lifetime?
How many of us have Scottish heritage?
Some Questions for Sheila Hughes
Shelia used to work in the Mackenzie Council and retired just last year so we would like to invite her in so we can ask her some questions ..... here are some we are thinking about asking her
- have you ever eaten haggis ... what does it taste like
Yes - Vile - it is made from entrails, oatmeal and onions stuffed into a sheep's stomach.- What clan do you belong to ... do you have any of your clan tartan ... have you got your own kilt
The Hunter Clan. Yes it does have its own tartan and no I don't have a kilt but I have a Hunter Tartan Skirt and Stole.- What is your favourite memory of Scotland
All of it - especially bluebell woods.- Have you ever been inside a real castl
Yes. I worked in Tullialllan Castle which was The Scottish Police Collage. I also played in Huntingtower Castle, Perthshire.- Have you ever seen the Loch Ness Monster
No, but I had an aunt who saw it.- Do you have any relatives that fought during the Wales vs Scotland battle
No.- If I was to go to Scotland what are 5 things that I really should see
Holyrood House, Stirling Castle, the Royal Military Tatoo,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle,When you were little, what games did you like to play
The normal kids games -
- Can you play the bagpipes
No, but my grandfather ran a pipe band and wrote pipe music which has been published.- What is favourite place in Scotland?
Perthshire- Did you have pets?
Yes.- What are some delicacies in Scotland?
Haddock (Fish) Tunnocks Caramel Wafers and Snowballs. Tattie Scones. Clootie Dumpling.Scottish Castles
We are going to write our our ideas for the Term 3 Social Studies Topic here so each of us will write our ideas for it and which ever idea M1 compromises with, that will be the Term 3 Social Studies Topic. Watch this space.
Wars- Tom
Birds- Tom
New stories on Living Heritage
Congratulations to these schools that have recently finished their websites!Northern suburbs, Wellington
What is the history of the Newlands and Johnsonville community in Wellington? Take a look at what Newlands College students have discovered.
Personal migration stories
Welcome to their project about migration to New Zealand. Wellington High School year 9 students tell the stories of the journeys their ancestors took to New Zealand.
Holy Cross reflections in Miramar
Join year 5 and 6 students at Holy Cross School, Miramar as they discover what is special about their school. Reflecting on their past has helped them to understand who they are and the special place meditation has in their lives.
Term 2
Understand that events have causes and effects. (Term 2 - NZ DISASTERS)
Your mission is to do a presentation for between 2 - 3 minutes on a NZ Disaster.
http://www.whatstheplanstan.govt.nz/
Your family needs to have a plan for what to do if there is an emergency.Read the list of things you should talk with your family about.
http://geohazards141.learnz.org.nz/index.php?vft=geohazards141&dir=bg&page=index&user=lm@twizel.school.nz
This Term M1 Is doing a Study on New zealand Disasters towards the end of our "New Zealand disasters" we will be doing a presentation on a Disaster that we have Choosen i Have got the Kaimai Crash. _ KianSarah - Hawkes Bay Earthquake 1931Tom - Mount Erebus Disaster 1979Olivia - Ballantynes Fire ChristchurchHayden - Tangiwai DisasterIain - Pike River MineJaimee - Christchurch Earthquake 2011Caleb - Influenza Epidemic 1918Sam - Mt Ruapehu Eruptions 1953 and 1996Christine - Seacliff FireIndia - Wahine DisasterKian - Kaimai CrashAJ - Abbotsford LandslideMackenzie - Napier EarthquakeEllen - Mt TaraweraSamjhana - K2 Avalanch 1939Jacob - Southland Floods 1984
Links
Here is a good website for NZ Disasters-Tom
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/
Here is a Timeline of NZ Disasters from the same website-Tom
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/culture/new-zealand-disasters/timeline
Miss M suggests ...
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/NZDisasters/
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/shipwrecks
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/air-crashes
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/fires-and-fire-services
http://icnz.org.nz/natural-disaster/historic-events/
http://www.digitalnz.org/records?utf8=%E2%9C%93&text=new+Zealand+Disasters&open_filters=false&i%5Busage%5D=all&i%5Bcontent_partner%5D=&i%5Bprimary_collection%5D=&i%5Byear_type%5D=any&i%5Bstart_year%5D=1500&i%5Bend_year%5D=2020&tab=&view=
http://schools.natlib.govt.nz/resources-learning/high-interest-topics/disasters-new-zealand
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New Zealand Disasters; Social Studies unit of inquiry for Year 7 - Level 3-4
The following websites relate to this topic:
http://schools.natlib.govt.nz/high-interest-topics/disasters-new-zealand
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/NZDisasters/
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/culture/new-zealand-disasters/timeline
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/speech/7453/brunner-mine-disaster-1896
http://manyanswers.co.nz/topic-new-zealand-disasters-primary-sources-1453.aspx
Term 1
KEEPING A BALANCE
Our Classroom Treaty ...
Treaty of Waitangi
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/principles-of-the-treaty-of-waitangi-nga-matapono-o-te-tiriti
WAVE - Well-being and Vitality in Education
The aims of WAVE are to:
Social Studies at Level 4 - YEAR 7
Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to:• Understand how the ways in which leadership of groups is acquired and exercised have consequences for communities and societies.
• Understand how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons and that this has consequences for people.
(Term 3 - SCOTLAND)
• Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and challenges for people, places, and environments.
• Understand that events have causes and effects. (Term 2 - NZ DISASTERS)
• Understand how producers and consumers exercise their rights and meet their responsibilities. (Term 4 - Mistletoe Market)
• Understand how formal and informal groups make decisions that impact on communities. (Term 1 - Twizel)
• Understand how people participate individually and collectively in response to community challenges.